diff --git a/packages/zend-view/library/Zend/View/Abstract.php b/packages/zend-view/library/Zend/View/Abstract.php
index c426066a5..8a4fdb1b7 100644
--- a/packages/zend-view/library/Zend/View/Abstract.php
+++ b/packages/zend-view/library/Zend/View/Abstract.php
@@ -262,7 +262,7 @@ public function init()
      * If {@link strictVars()} is on, raises a notice.
      *
      * @param  string $key
-     * @return null
+     * @return mixed
      */
     public function __get($key)
     {